Food Assistance Programs

 

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano

The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano distributes food directly to low income people. Learn about direct programs, member agencies and other resources for people who need food assistance.

Online information is available at www.foodbankccs.org 

Solano County Food Bank
2339 Courage Drive, Suite F
Fairfield CA 94533
707-421-9777

Cal Fresh Program (Formerly the Food Stamp Program)

Federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) – helps low-income people and families buy the food they need for good health. You apply for benefits by completing a State application form. Benefits are provided on an electronic card that is used like an ATM card and accepted at most grocery stores.

Online information is available at www.calfresh.ca.gov/ 

Fairfield/Suisun
Employment and Eligibility Services
275 Beck Avenue
Fairfield CA 94533
707-784-8050

Vacaville
Employment and Eligibility Services
1119 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville CA  95688
707-469-4500

Vallejo
Employment and Eligibility Services
365 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo CA  94590
707-553-5000

WIC – The federal Women, Infants and Children program (WIC)

Provides Federal grants to States for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk.

Online information is available at www.fns.usda.gov/wic/ 

Dixon WIC Clinic
155 N. 2nd Street
Dixon CA 95620
707-678-0717

Fairfield/Travis AFB/Rio Vista WIC Clinic
2101 Courage Drive
Fairfield CA 94533
707-784-2200

Vacaville WIC Clinic
1119 E. Monte Vista Ave.
Vacaville CA 95688
707-469-4555

Vallejo WIC Clinic
365 Tuolumne Street
Vallejo CA 94590
707-553-5381